80 km/h speed on a scooter? – Angwatt T1 test
When the distributor asked me what I would say about the test of a 6000 watt scooter, my hands shook for a moment. I wanted to write him thank you, but no, but when I poked at the enter, I saw that my fingers had written: WHEN WILL YOU SEND?
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In such cases, I have to ask myself: Are you normal? At 54, what the hell is there to tempt fate? I felt pretty much like I did when I nodded at the 900 watt skateboard test. The pants were full even then, and I'll be honest, I wasn't completely calm now either.
I would like to note that speed and traveling on two wheels are not far from me, since when I have time I drive an 800 cc sport-touring motorcycle, with which I have covered many, many thousands of kilometers. And of course this is not my first bike. It's no secret, I'm a bit of an adrenaline junkie. Just in a way, because I'm also a father.
Well, after such antecedents, who could have said no to a dual-motor, 6000-watt scooter, of which I only knew one important data besides the performance, the top speed. 85 kilometers per hour on two 11-inch wheels.
Before I get into the main part of the article, I should also mention that there was a reasonable reason why I took this test, namely that I could finally try a scooter that I could even go hiking with. The ones I've tried so far on a flat forest road were still usable, but when the climb came...
Okay, I think I started the story nicely, let's get to the main part. The courier came and was so nice that he offered to help carry the box into the garage. At that time I didn't see what he brought, but I guessed that it would be the Angwatt T1, because it is 50 kilos expensive. I'm not saying that I can't handle it, but the big box doesn't have much grip. Not a bag of cement to slap on my shoulder.
So I thanked him for the help, we hauled the box into the garage, and the next morning, of course, I threw away the scythe, hoe, and keyboard and started unpacking.
This thing is basically not complicated, no more complicated than in the case of a medium-sized scooter. Maybe only screwing up the indexes is a plus. You still need to screw on the rear fender, the middle dashboard, if you want, you can also put on the rear footrest lifter to increase the angle of the plate you will lean on while driving.
An important thing about the latter! Although the manufacturer says that the use of the footrest lifter is optional, this is only true if you do not want to use the rear fender. If you don't install the footrest lifter, the support will come into contact with the fender and break it off with a larger suspension. I managed to make this mistake too, I broke the fender. So, if you need the fender, screw the lifter under the rear footrest!
What I always describe, but here, in this case, I consider it extremely important that the assembly should not end with the installation of the accessories. This scooter is big, heavy, strong and goes damn fast. From this it follows that you can fall pretty damn big with it.
So, all screws MUST be checked, the brake, the brake shoes, the engagement point must be adjusted. It's also worth getting to know the settings of the computer, because with such a power it's appropriate to customize your scooter a little.
Chinese scooters are accused of many things, but in most cases, and especially with expensive machines, there is at most one thing that can be blamed on them, and that is the quality of assembly. However, they say that this is not unprofessionalism, but protection, because if the screws were tightened before transport, it would lead to damage to the scooter during transport.
I note that we don't have much to do in this regard with smaller scooters, because there are few screws, but there is something to check, adjust and tighten on such a monster. What's more, it doesn't hurt to unscrew the screws and put a thread lock on the thread before screwing them back on.
I didn't have time for this because of the test, so I just tightened it and adjusted what I needed, which resulted in the cross bar bolted to the footrest falling out during the test. Fortunately, this didn't cause an accident, it couldn't have, the pole was also saved, so nothing major happened, but the incident is a good example that starting to use such a scooter doesn't end at the checkout when you pay.
What is also very important is PROTECTIVE CLOTHING! I don't capitalize this by accident, these are not funny things. You'll need the clothes, you'll need a good helmet. Preferably a closed helmet, because if you fall with a scooter, there is a good chance that you will fly through the handlebars, and the first thing that will hit the asphalt will be your chin. I could jokingly say that it's not funny if your jaw drops, but in this case, there is no exaggeration here. protective clothing is a MUST!
Fortunately, I have it because, as I wrote, I ride a motorcycle. I have a good carbon helmet, I have a thick leather motorcycle jacket with elbow and shoulder protectors, and I also bought a serious spine protector from neck to waist. It's true that it makes my stomach a little tight, but it's better than a wheelchair. I have motorcycle gloves, motorcycle jeans, so everything is a given.
If you don't have these in your closet at home, consider the following. You spend half a million forints on a scooter, but how much is your life worth? I think much more than that. So, if you had half a million for a scooter, you should have another 200-300 thousand for normal clothes!
Let's scroll!
Roller unpacked and assembled, it's time to take a look at what we bought! Well, the Angwatt T1 is a 6000-watt machine with two motors, so 3000 watts of peak power per motor. Its weight is 49 kilograms.
This weight includes a huge 60 volt, 35 Ah capacity (ie 60 x 35= 2100 Wh) battery pack, which was built from Samsung 18650 cells. I don't know much about controls, but the sine controller is highlighted everywhere, which is important because it is said to enable a very smooth, even start without shaking or jerking. Before I forget, there is one controller per wheel, or rather per engine.
Another important piece of information regarding the electrical system is that the machine comes with two chargers, which can be used to fully charge the battery in 6-7 hours. With a charger, this time practically doubles.
The Angwatt T1 has two huge hydraulic shock absorbers at the front, and a central spring strut with adjustable tension at the rear. The adjustability of this is important because, according to the manufacturer's data, the scooter's load capacity is 200 kilograms, so in the case of a larger body weight, the rear member may tend to collapse. So this is also part of setting it up, tune the spring strut to your weight.
It's not too complicated, find a handrail, stand on the scooter and jump. If the back sits too low or the spring clicks, adjust it. If you feel it is very hard, it doesn't want to spring very much, then adjust it. So set this carefully too!
Such weight and speed require good brakes, we get 140 millimeter discs both front and back, on which Dyisland cylinders press the brake pads. In addition, there is also an electronic engine brake, the strength of which can be adjusted in the hidden menu.
It is particularly interesting that the Angwatt T1 also received a steering shock absorber. Let's stop here for a moment, because I think many people don't know why this part is important, why it's good to have it!
Well, the oscillating movement of the steering wheel is something that is mostly characteristic of sports bikes. It often happens with them because the fork angle of sports bikes is steep. In the case of a chopper, rudder sway is essentially unknown.
Well, if a sports bike has a steep fork angle, what about a scooter where the fork is essentially vertical to the road?
Skidding can occur due to a shift in the center of gravity (e.g. sudden acceleration), but it can also be caused by a road fault. The bottom line is that the initial small movements will turn into a crazy thrashing, the steering wheel will thrash left and right, and you basically can't do anything about it (of course you can), and the end will be a huge pretzel.
The steering shock absorber is needed because it dampens this flapping, it does not allow the steering wheel to turn too quickly in any direction. So it calms you down, so you simply don't become the suffering subject of the seemingly irreversible and ultimately falling government drizzling.
Of course, it is possible to catch the drizzle, it requires a steady hand and a cool head. If your steering wheel slips, don't brake, don't accelerate, don't try to keep the steering wheel at all costs, because you will only make the situation worse. A loose wrist and careful throttle will help. Of course, you have to start this as soon as possible, because after a while the drizzle will be such that even as a professional motorcyclist you won't survive the fall.
Of course, one of the reasons for accidents due to steering wheel hail is that hail occurs at high speed. According to the factory data, the top speed of the Angwatt T1 is 85 kilometers per hour, which is quite high!
I hope that the previous paragraphs made it clear to you that the steering shock absorber is good, necessary and must be properly adjusted.
The setting means two things. On the one hand, it must be centered during installation so that the steering wheel can turn the same amount to both sides. I won't explain why this is important, I think everyone understands.
What is perhaps even more important here is that the equipped shock absorber also prevents you from turning the steering wheel at too great an angle. This is annoying if you want to turn the scooter by pushing it, but it can save your life while driving at high speed. So you need that too!
If the centering has been done, you can adjust the hardness of the shock absorber, i.e. how hard it is to turn the steering wheel, with the small dial on the shock absorber. Perhaps I don't need to say, too hard is bad, and so is if it doesn't hold anything. As a rule of thumb, it can be said that a little harder is better for high-speed traffic, and a little softer for slow traffic. The emphasis in this sentence was on the words LITTLE!
We can turn the pages again, let's see the lighting!
Some pretty serious stuff happened on T1! There are two projector headlights at the front, which correctly illuminate the road even in total darkness. There are two red lights at the back, which of course also function as brake lights. In addition to these, there is an index on the front and back, and the rear running light also gets an additional blue light. They're strong, they're visible, so that's cool.
What I don't fully understand is why the lights mounted on the body of the scooter, on both sides, front and back, are all red. In the front, I would somehow feel better a strong white light, which would be wider than the central spotlights and would give the scooter a width that could be easily perceived by the eyewitnesses.
However, the two-sided Angwatt inscription, the brightness of which can be changed with a remote control, is very striking. They can be fixed blue, green or red, but there are also a lot of light effects and an automatic mode. I'm not a fan of these RGB LED wonders, but with this scooter I agree that since we ride it between cars, every light they put on it improves visibility. If this light is RGB, then so be it, at least it also flashes, motorists will notice.
Displays and controls are also important!
On the left is the "ignition switch", here we find the light switch, the index switch and the horn, and a small display that shows the battery voltage. Of course, there is also a brake lever, the rear one was placed on the left, which is good because there is a finger-pull throttle on the right, which means that it takes more time to grip the front brake lever than the rear one. If it was the first one on the left, we would always fall flat on our faces when braking harder.
In the middle, there is a large display, on which you can see the battery voltage, speed, and the direction of the turn signal flashing. I see some sense in the latter, because if you are not a motorcyclist, you will forget to switch it back on. at least you can see it on the display if it flashes in one direction.
The reason why this display is unnecessary is that on the right there is the usual throttle instrument, it also has a USB connector. You can see all the data on this instrument as well, so I feel that the middle one is more of a decoration than a useful thing. Of course, it was included in the price, if it's already there, it doesn't hurt my eyes, after all, it looks pretty good.
On the right side, we also have an ECO turbo yellow button and a red button that can be used to activate the front wheel. Oh, and of course there's the front brake lever.
Regarding the instrument, it is important to access the hidden menu through this, in which we can turn on things such as cruise control or starting from zero by pulling the throttle. But there is also the adjustment of the strength of the electric brake, as well as the torque applied to the wheels when starting off.
These are important things, we have to linger here too!
Adjust the engine brake carefully, if it is too strong, it will take a lot. You can get used to it, but be careful with this!
Forget the cruise control, I think. If you drive a lot on country roads at a fixed speed, it would make sense, but otherwise nothing. What's more, it helps you to slow down because it's easy to get used to the speed, you don't even notice that you're going at 70-80. The cruise control is activated automatically, then if you forget about it and have to stop, that's where the problem lies.
This scooter has so much power and dynamism that I think the cruise control is dangerous, I wouldn't turn it on at all.
Starting from scratch is enabled by default, and I think that's good. above, I mentioned the sine controls, which make the scooter start very quietly. At least if only the rear wheel works. So you don't have to push, you pull the lever a little, it starts up nicely, you stand on it, and then you can pull what fits in it.
I wouldn't want to fiddle with the torque coming to the wheel when starting. The 3000 watts/wheel gives you amazing power, if you're not careful the machine will run out from under you. Already if you've tweaked the starting torque. So, I think just leave it as it is, believe me it will be good!
What haven't I talked about yet? There are a few things!
One thing is the wheels, which are 11 inches with an off-road pattern and an inflatable interior. In other words, put a puncture repair kit in your bag wherever you go! I have already mentioned the top speed, it is on paper 85 kilometers per hour, the climb that can be overcome is 50 degrees, the distance that can be covered on one charge is 80-105 kilometers according to the factory data.
Well, now I feel that I have reached the end of things, the experience report can follow!
Let me start by saying that with a scooter, at least with 11-inch wheels, the speed of 80 kilometers per hour was very high at first.
On the first test, after looking at the top speed for the first time, I thought there was no way I would try this again. However, I had one more day ahead of me, a bigger stage, the real test, when I will take photos and videos, and then I will have to see how well it goes again, because I have to show it to you too.
Well, what happened was that on this second day it didn't even occur to me not to pull the bull's horns! I got used to the power, the speed, the subtlety of the throttle, and I also realized that I can apply power to the front wheel even while driving, and even though there is such a torque as if someone was pushing me from behind, this can also be used and with the transfer of the body weight there is plenty can be defended.
So the end of the matter was that not only did the fear go away, but after I covered the necessary distance, I took the necessary shots, I left my photography backpack at home and went for another hike.
The battery had plenty of charge, the weather was nice, and I - perhaps understandably - didn't feel like sitting back at the computer. I was essentially climbing a mountain with it, not in a hurry, but going up big climbs. I alternated between one- and two-wheel drive on the go, when the extra power was needed when going uphill.
In other words, I also realized that this scooter is also a wonderful travel companion for roaming, you don't need to speed in order to take advantage of the massive torque that it has.
Well, what's the ride like?
The shock absorption is wonderful, hard enough, but not bouncy. This makes the machine extremely stable even at high speed. Fortunately, the steering shock absorber has not been needed so far, that is, it has not had to work, but it also gives an extra sense of security that it is there. Of course, you need a good road under the machine, because the 11-inch wheels will not slide over large road defects with eighty.
The brakes are good. This type of brake, i.e. the brake from this manufacturer, was already on the second test vehicle this year, I met it last year as well. It's really good, I don't even care what those who say that Shimano is the only brake, the others are rubbish. It's not, but really.
What you should expect is that it won't hurt to knead your thighs a little. Of course, if you want to go fast. On such a machine, you can no longer hold on to the steering wheel, it is there to be able to turn. With 100+ kilos, it won't hold with stronger braking.
You have to drive so that the center of gravity is forward when accelerating, and while driving, be prepared for the fact that you will have to brake at any moment, and for this you have to lean back so that you don't fall over the steering wheel when braking. Let's say it doesn't hurt if your weight is on the rear wheel during intense braking. These are very important things. You have to know and learn to survive rollerblading. It's more similar to skateboarding than e.g. for cycling.
About the acceleration, I would only say that, according to my measurements, 0-60 km/h with two-wheel mode is 6-10 seconds, depending on how hard you press the gas. Okay, not a Tesla, but you might feel that this is not a game anymore!
The top speed during the test was 82 km/h according to the scooter's speedometer, and 73 km/h according to my phone. The latter is not enough, but I have a feeling that neither the scooter's clock nor my phone was accurate, somewhere between the two values, the truth may be halfway.
In the next test, I will use a different app, because the current one clearly did not show the real speed, it measured with big jumps, a little behind.
I think it's important to note here that I checked the top speed only for the test, and on a road where I drove there and back twice slowly, checking for potholes, obstacles, whatever. I don't trust anyone to do this stunt on a daily basis, because it won't end well!
Many people probably think that because of the possibility of racing and high top speed, the Angwatt T1 is a beast and only crazy people can use it, you can only die on it, but that is not even close to the case.
I've been saying for a long time that just because a scooter is strong and has a high top speed, no one obliges you to go fast with it. And T1 helps you go slowly.
The situation is that by pressing the ECO button, you get such acceleration (I almost wrote deceleration) that after speeding you will think the scooter is broken and does not want to go. Not only will the acceleration be minimal, the top speed will also be 25 km/h. With such dynamism and top speed, you can even walk on the bike path, and you can also avoid pedestrians. You won't run over anyone.
In addition, there is the three-stage adjustable top speed and acceleration. The top speed is 38 in the first, 55 in the second, and 85 in the third. Of course, these are the factory data, my 100 kilos doesn't carry that fast, the 38 was more like 34, the 55 was more like 49, and the 85 was more like 79-82, at least according to the scooter's clock.
The point is that it is absolutely not necessary to speed. you can go slow and still enjoy the enormous torque.
Because the thing is, I couldn't find a hill in dual engine mode that the T1 didn't climb. But really, there are hills here in Egerszeg. The poor machine sweated even on the very steep climbs with the single engine drive, but I also accelerated uphill with two engines. It is difficult to describe this in words to someone who has only tried a 350 watt scooter.
What is still difficult to describe in words is the front wheel drive. If I wanted to go a little wild and pulled a fat gas on the asphalt, the front wheel scraped me. On the go. Let's say you're driving at 10-15 kilometers per hour, you step on the gas, and you hear the front wheel spin underneath you. Then the machine starts, but with such force that you cannot overcome the strain on your legs from your knees and thighs.
Well, I'm on the run again, I think I'm invincible.
I almost missed the range. Well, the battery is a piece of junk and its capacity is not a cakewalk either. In general, I find the factory data ridiculous, but in this case the stated 80-100 kilometers is not an impossible mission. Before the test, I expected that the 20-kilometer distance could be approached not at top speed, with single-engine operation, without major climbs, at a speed of 25-80 kilometers, driving sparingly, even with my body weight, but at least 60 kilometers. Even more can come out of it with less body weight.
But let's see exactly what the test brought!
Of course, I fully charged the battery, on the day of the test I drove 46 kilometers like that. It was a very mixed use, with high accelerations, speeding at top speed, gunshots by the lake, dusting in the forest at 15-20 kilometers, and normal city traffic at 40-50 kilometers. So it's absolutely mixed!
At the start, the battery voltage was slightly above 67 volts, and the full dive will be slightly below 50 volts, but there's a good chance you won't get there, because the battery protection won't allow it. For me, after driving 46 kilometers, the small display on the left showed 57,4 volts and the middle display showed 56,03 volts. There is some difference, but not a big one, if I have to choose, I prefer the small one.
The point is that after 46 kilometers of the test, roughly 40 percent of the charge remained!
That said, the machine performed better than I expected. A range of 60 kilometers can be reached with it even in mixed operation, but I think that 80-90 is easily within range even with my 100 kilo weight. This is no small thing in my opinion!
What's not to like? One of the things I don't like is that the cable whip for the rear wheel was attached to the already drab rear fork with quick-release fasteners. Plus, with thin little bums. These are eaten by UV in 1-2 months. A little rain is coming, it's cold, and they've already snapped. I don't think it would be possible to invent some kind of metal tabs to hold the cable. Let's say the minimum is that I will replace it with something stronger if I can't think of another solution.
The second problem that can be remedied is that the machine turns itself off after 1 minute. I think it was set this way to save energy, but it is extremely unpleasant. What happened was that I was the first to stop at the red light, and when it turned yellow I wanted to leave. Well, as you can imagine, it didn't work because it turned off. I could push it aside, turn it on, and then wait for the cars to pass me.
Fortunately, in the hidden menu (P4), you can adjust the sleep time to, say, 5 minutes, which is enough for the device to withstand short stops due to lights or traffic without switching off.
The third, that they could have found a higher place for the front indexes, is completely below the wheel. Okay, at least the brightness is fine, but the placement isn't perfect either.
Last, but this is not the fault of the design or the manufacturer, it really lacks a mirror. Due to the top speed and power, there is plenty in the deck if you want to change lanes, let's say you want to turn left from the inside or similar. Without a mirror on a busy road, this is life-threatening. So you will need a mirror!
Well, and approx. that's all. Let's face it, I haven't used the machine for months, so it's possible that there will still be errors, but nothing has appeared so far. It means that if I have it for a while longer, I will check the tightening of the screws several times.
Conclusion? Of course there is!
The conclusion is that if you buy the T1, forget about the scooters you used until now, especially if they were the usual 350-500 or even 1000 watt machines. The Angwatt T1 is such a different world that the difference could be played on a piano. To say the least, the speed of 40 is approx. it feels like you're going 20-25 on a stick roller.
To say the least, people in the city look at me as if I came from Mars, I guess they don't often see a scooter dressed in full motorcycle gear. The drivers are also surprised, I can see in the mirror that they are paying attention, because I don't want to fall behind even if I start from the traffic lights.
In fact, if I were even crazier, I would accelerate the cars, but I don't do that, I want to live for a while longer.
However, as I wrote, the Angwatt T1 is not only designed for crazy people like me. I'm not saying that I would dare to recommend it as a first scooter, although, with reason and a history of cycling and motorcycling, even this wouldn't be from the devil.
However, if you have a little practice, you can safely jump on it, just don't poke the first wheel's power button and don't want to drive above the second gear. If you feel like a beginner, press the ECO button and you'll be safe.
Of course, no one will see that the yellow button is pressed, you'll be as great on the roads anyway, as if you wanted to pass every drop of 6000 watts of power onto the asphalt with two engines.
The fact is that the Angwatt T1 will be a perfect choice for mountainous terrain, even the Buda Mountains will not be an obstacle. It is also a fact that you can go hiking with this scooter, even climb a mountain if the road allows. In addition, you won't have any problems going down the slope, because the brakes are strong. And, of course, it's also a fact that it's good for everything from rolling around in a car to speeding.
By default, with one bike you can comfortably "tumble around", and with two bikes you can face uphill climbs, you won't even notice them.
In the end, of course, all that remained was the price. Since this scooter is a really special piece, we shouldn't be surprised at its price either. That's why I did a little research with the help of at product finder, so that I have something to compare the Angwatt T1 with!
Well, there are 60 types of 53-volt machines with a range of 100-6 km/h in the range, their prices range from HUF 797 to HUF 1. But, and this is important, the most powerful 150 watt "only" is here. There is no concrete 4650 watt scooter on the search engine. What I found in the domestic offer is, for example, the Hezzo HS-6000Pro, the price of which is HUF 13.
So you should compare the price of the Angwatt T1 to these prices, which, if you use the ZRANGWTT1 coupon code, then HUF 496 from a Czech warehouse. Fortunately, delivery is free, VAT is included in the price, and there will be no more customs duties.
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